Description
Crispy golden chicken fried chicken brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with its perfectly seasoned, crunchy exterior and juicy meat. Hungry diners will savor each bite of this classic American comfort dish that promises pure deliciousness in every satisfying mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Breading and Coating:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Egg Wash and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 3–4 cups vegetable oil
Optional Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently tenderize chicken breasts to create uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking.
- Blend paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a robust seasoning mixture, thoroughly coating each chicken piece.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: first with plain flour, second with whisked eggs combined with buttermilk, and third with additional seasoned flour.
- Carefully dredge each chicken piece first in plain flour, shaking off excess, then immerse in egg-buttermilk mixture, allowing surplus to drip away.
- Completely coat the dampened chicken in seasoned flour, pressing gently to ensure a thick, adherent breading layer.
- Warm vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent medium heat for optimal frying.
- Gently lower breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining crispy texture.
- Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to preserve crunchiness and seal in moisture.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and crispy texture throughout the meat.
- Create a bold seasoning blend by experimenting with additional spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for extra kick.
- Double-dredging technique guarantees an extra crispy, golden-brown coating that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Allow chicken to rest at room temperature before breading to help the coating adhere better and prevent uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg